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Mallorca pursues 146 illegal holiday rental casesMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca pursues 146 illegal holiday rental cases

Palma, Mallorca, 15 September: 146 illegal holiday rental cases bring €2.1m in fines as repeat offenders on Mallorca face prosecutors from autumn.

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15 September 2026

Mallorca traffic app gets €1.7m for parking updates

Mallorca, 15 September: a €1.7m plan backs a traffic app and 5G signs to show live traffic and available parking in Mallorca's busiest zones.

Balearics beat 2025 electric car target with easeMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Balearics beat 2025 electric car target with ease

On 15 September 2026, a report says the Balearics have beaten their 2025 electric-car goal, while Spain is only 17.5% towards 2030 and charging lags.

PP seeks citizenship removal for serious crimesMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

PP seeks citizenship removal for serious crimes

Madrid, 15 September 2026: PP spokeswoman Ester Muñoz says the party is working on a law to remove citizenship from immigrants who commit serious crimes.

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15 September 2026

Balearics sea border: PP demands permanent boost

On 15 September 2026 in Ibiza, the PP urges a lasting boost for the Balearics sea border after Ceuta's July crisis, warning of pressure on rescue and reception.

Spain heat: September runs more than 4ºC above averageMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Spain heat: September runs more than 4ºC above average

On 15 September, Eltiempo.es says Spain’s heat runs more than +4ºC above average, with records from Huelva to Barcelona and warmth ahead.

Palma airport records 60.5% punctuality in summerMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Palma airport records 60.5% punctuality in summer

On 15 September 2026, AirHelp says Palma airport recorded 60.5% punctuality over summer, the lowest rate among Spain's larger airports in the country.

Mallorca storm damage: more than 80 rebuild power gridMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca storm damage: more than 80 rebuild power grid

On 15 September, more than 80 workers continue rebuilding Mallorca’s storm-damaged power grid in Valldemossa, Esporles and Banyalbufar.

Mallorca: Prohens calls migration inaction desperateMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca: Prohens calls migration inaction desperate

In Palma on 15 September, Marga Prohens calls central government inaction on irregular migration to the Balearics “desperate” as a boat reaches Colònia.

Mallorca tackles 146 illegal holiday-let casesMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca tackles 146 illegal holiday-let cases

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca has handled 146 illegal holiday-let cases by July, with proposed fines above €4.3 million and 54 fast-track cases resolved.

Mallorca homes: EU route opens for second-home curbsMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca homes: EU route opens for second-home curbs

In Palma on 15 September, Marga Prohens says the Balearics will assess any EU-backed limits on second homes and purchases by non-residents.

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15 September 2026

United Aviation buys Mallorcair at Palma Airport

On 15 September 2026, United Aviation Services buys Mallorcair at Palma Airport, adding private-flight handling and an FBO to Stellair Group.

Phuket: Barceló opens 202-room second Thailand hotelMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Phuket: Barceló opens 202-room second Thailand hotel

On 15 September, Barceló opens the 202-room Occidental Bangtao Beach Resort on Phuket, its second hotel in Thailand, including pool-access rooms.

Ibiza tourism: overnight stays fall 8% despite more touristsMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Ibiza tourism: overnight stays fall 8% despite more tourists

Ibiza's overnight stays fell 8% in 2025 while tourist numbers rose 1.2%. On 15 September 2026, Jaume Bauzá and Álex Pitaluga clashed over the figures.

Spain hospitality jobs lead year-end hiring plansMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Spain hospitality jobs lead year-end hiring plans

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Spain’s hospitality sector posts a 37% hiring outlook for the final quarter, ahead of technology, retail and logistics.

Driving school switch fees can hit €300 in SpainMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Driving school switch fees can hit €300 in Spain

Madrid, 15 September 2026: Spain’s OCU warns driving-school pupils about hidden costs, limited lessons and switch fees of up to €300 in some contracts.

Formentera coastal permits row: minister blames leftMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Formentera coastal permits row: minister blames left

Formentera’s coastal permits face scrutiny on 15 September 2026 as a minister blames the left and PSOE challenges a ruling issued after an event.

Mallorca traditional boats: Minister defends aidMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca traditional boats: Minister defends aid

Palma, 15 September: Juan Manuel Lafuente defends aid for Mallorca’s traditional boats as PSIB demands funding over the Portocolom case in Parliament.

Mallorca groups press Prohens on tourist rentalsMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca groups press Prohens on tourist rentals

On 22 September in Palma, GOB and Terraferida take six proposals for Mallorca to Marga Prohens, from tourist rentals to roads, water and climate.

Son Espases boss backed despite calls to sack herMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Son Espases boss backed despite calls to sack her

Palma, 15 September: Mallorca health minister Manuela García backs Son Espases chief Cristina Granados as Socialists demand her dismissal in Parliament.

Balearics building area jumps 55.39% in first halfMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Balearics building area jumps 55.39% in first half

On 15 September 2026, the Balearics lead Spain as approved building area for new homes and major refurbishments climbs 55.39% in the first half of 2026.

Mallorca police shortage: staff and resources lackingMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca police shortage: staff and resources lacking

On 15 September in Palma, Antonia Estarellas says National Police and Guardia Civil lack staff and resources across the Balearic Islands, in Parliament.

Mallorca boating groups seek wider Tramuntana sea protectionMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Mallorca boating groups seek wider Tramuntana sea protection

In Palma on 15 September, Fanmed urges a scientific review of sea protection at Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana, with expansion of the area possible.

Palma stabbing kills young man as minor is heldMallorca News & Magazine
15 September 2026

Palma stabbing kills young man as minor is held

Palma, 15 September 2026: A young man dies after a stabbing near Calle Indalecio Prieto. Police arrest a minor and continue the investigation.

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15 September 2026

Ibiza school heat: PSOE demands action in Santa Eulària

On 15 September, PSOE urges Santa Eulària Town Hall in Ibiza to act now on hot classrooms and speed up school air-conditioning work.